Hauk: Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Duke Dubeau: Keyboards, vocals
Chris Dooly: Drums, Percussion
Boyd Ervin: Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Influences
Justin Sullivan, Johnny Cash, New Model Army, Skyclad, Manowar, Joey DeMaio, Karl Logan, Tristania, Sentenced, Simon and Garfunkel, Led Zeppelin, Ritchie Sambora, Kings of the Wild Frontier, Levellers, Irish and Celtic Folk Music, Heavy Metal, Good Ol' Rock and Roll, Nature, Asatru, and all the obstacles in life we face every day...
Sounds Like
The relentlessly driving force behind Hauk is its frontman, who goes by the same name. Drawing on lengthy and far-ranging musical experience, and taking dictation from Odin himself, Hauk writes songs that are deeply spiritual and unique in their genre-defying vision. The rest of the band complement and further this vision. Hauk and drummer Chris Dooly first played together in the folk-metal band Mythreal. Dooly’s intense, tribal drumming has become a trademark of the Hauk sound. Canadian pianist Duke Dubeau, nephew of virtuoso violinist Angele Dubeau brings a majestic keyboard sound reminiscent of great Russian composers like Prokofiev and Rachmaninoff while maintaining a rock sensibility. Boyd Ervin, the latest addition to the band, adds bass to the band’s foundation as well as the soaring lead guitar that provides a spiritual uplift to Hauk’s sound.
Heathen Metal band Hauk and Baldur Rising Music will celebrate the release of their newest recording, No Mercy for the Slain at the Steel Pit in Tujunga on Saturday, February 2 at 9 pm. Hauk seamlessly combines elements as seemingly disparate as Irish folk, classical and thrash metal music, looking to Odin for inspiration and guidance. With the intensity of shamans preaching that Ragnarok is about to hit, they’ll celebrate their new album with a night of music that will take no prisoners and show no mercy!
No Mercy for the Slain was produced by Gavin Ross, Techno, and the band’s frontman, also named Hauk. The album features a stunning array of artists from all walks of the musical world, including drummer Rhino, a member of Holy Hell and formerly of the legendary metal band Manowar, who contributes to “Baldur Rising;” and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s Allan Vogel – commonly acknowledged to be the world’s best oboist – who lends his talent to “Rage for a Dying World.” The album deals mainly with the confrontation and defiance of death – both human and of the world itself. Odinic, howling vocals combine with relentlessly thrashing guitar, tribal drumming and sweeping orchestral sound, resulting in more of a spiritual journey than a mere album. With No Mercy for the Slain, Hauk has embraced death, shrugged off fear, and has its blades sharpened.
“A lot of the songs on the album are about trying to see outside this world, kind of like Jim Morrison’s – except we didn’t just break on through to the other side, we broke on through, established a beach-head, conquered territory, and claimed it for Odin!” says frontman Hauk. He says that many of the songs are “shamanic” - prophetic in nature, like apocalyptic visions. But while seemingly dark, the songs can also be uplifting. The title track’s encouragement to “die fighting, fight and ye shall rise again” is not as much about violence and death as it is a message to “make the most of the time you have – if you hide in a hole, you’ll waste your time, and not live any longer or gain anything by it.”
KATAKLYSM EUROPEAN HEADLINING TOUR 2010 w/ BELPHEGOR, DARKEST HOUR, SUICIDAL ANGELS, RESISTANCE
Jan 7 2010 Batschkapp Frankfurt Jan 8 2010 Roxy Saarbrücken Jan 9 2010 Atak Enschede Jan 10 2010 Biebob Vosselaar Jan 11 2010 O2 Academy Islington London London Jan 12 2010 Nouveau Casino Paris Jan 13 2010 Live Music Hall Cologne Jan 14 2010 Backstage Munich Jan 15 2010 Arena Vienna Jan 16 2010 Posthof Linz Jan 17 2010 MOR Cafe Zlin Jan 18 2010 Seifenfabrik Graz Jan 19 2010 Estragon Bologna Jan 20 2010 Matrix Bochum Jan 21 2010 Z7 Pratteln Jan 22 2010 LKA Longhorn Stuttgart Jan 23 2010 Hellraiser Leipzig Jan 24 2010 Postbahnhof Berlin Jan 25 2010 Markthalle Hamburg Jan 26 2010 Brew House Gothenburg Jan 27 2010 Virus Örebro Jan 28 2010 The Rock Copenhagen Jan 29 2010 Musikzentrum Hannover Jan 30 2010 Godset Kolding Jan 31 2010 Melkweg Amsterdam Feb 1 2010 O2 Academy 2 Birmingham Feb 2 2010 Ivory Blacks Glasgow Feb 3 2010 Moho Live Manchester Feb 4 2010 Bierkeller Bristol Feb 5 2010 Sub89 Reading Feb 6 2010 Rios Leeds Feb 7 2010 Central Station Wrexham
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I'll have a table at this event doing Tarot and Rune-stone readings. And most of my guild; Port of the Black Sails will be there There's a million fab things going on at this party, so come on down and tell your pals! All myspace friends get readings at half price!!
Meery Meet Haulk. You and I are friends are FB, but this is my page for my son. Jason LOVED music, he would have loved yours and since he spent his teenage years in Hawely, Mn, could really elaborate on the Hjemkomst, where it was built. Thank You for the Honor!!! Blessed Be! Candie, Jason's Mom
Thank you, We appreciate your support ! We hope to see ya soon at one of our shows and make sure to check out our music at our MySpace and check the merchandise in our shop !
Grevena the Swamp-Witch (aka MissJenny of The Magick Attic) will have a tarot/rune-stone table in The Port O'the Black Sails and will be telling fortunes all weekend, both weekends - so come and see me!
I'll also be holding a Mabon ritual after-hours on Sat 19 for all Faire Pagans or anyone who'd like to celebrate the Equinox. Just bring an altar candle - all are welcome!
A Confederation of U.S. heathen groups including the Wolves of Vinland, the Irmin Folk, and Der Heidevolksstamm will Sponsor a traditional, tribal event in Prince William Forest Park, Triangle, VA to celebrate Winternights 2009.
Space is limited to 151 persons. Everyone must pay in advance. The deadline for registering is 9-15-09. The Confederation of Folkish Heathens will be hosting a weekend of entertainment, games, ceremonies, vendors, live music and more!
October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in Northern Virginia.
Go to the official website for registration, updates, and directions. This will be a family friendly event, with discounts for children and kids activities.
There's a million fab things going on at this party, so come on down and tell your pals! All myspace friends get readings at half price!!
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